About Schenectady City Schools
With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital
Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and
will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never
predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along
the path to graduation.
Tutor Role
This position requires strong organizational skills, communication skills. cultural competency, compassion, and
community responsiveness to help students/families complete assignments while the student is not able to attend
school for a variety of reasons. Tutors communicate with home school teachers, coordinate assignments with
student/family, return assignments to the teacher, and log journals about the tutoring experience. Tutors meet with
students daily to assist with assignments, clarify questions, administer assessments, and liaise with home school
teachers.
Tutor Expectations
? Ability to navigate technology platforms (use of google meet, internet etc.);
? Be on time for scheduled tutoring sessions with proper planning and preparation for the session;
? Work collaboratively with student, parent, and teacher to align tutor goals with school success;
? Help resolve barriers that may be negatively impacting their child’s success in school;
? Tracking, collecting and reporting family needs, concerns and what recommendations they have for the
school;
? Tutor will be assigned a student/students and they will establish rapport with student(s) and family while
gaining an understanding of student needs/skill gaps so to establish tutoring goals;
? Sessions are 2-3 hours of tutoring instruction
Tutor Key Qualities
? Interest in increasing student engagement;
? Knowledge of content area;
? Ability to organize and deliver quality instruction;
? Ability to develop quality relationships with families from all backgrounds living in the Schenectady
community;
? Be compassionate, kind and respectful of others and their lived experiences;
? Ability to work collaboratively with others;
? Ability to effectively communicate with school staff and families.
About Schenectady City Schools
With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.
The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District’s recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133.The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.